Monthly Archive:: June 2013

Dark Rich Fruit Cake

This dark and rich cake is made with dark ingredients and traditionalists used to add gravy browning to ensure it was really dark!

Fish Ambul Thiyal

A delicious traditional Sri Lankan baked fish dish.One of my favorite dishes. Made with Goraka (gamboge) a sour fruit found in Sri Lanka.

Fried Chicken Wings & Sweet & Spicy Chili Sauce

Chicken Wings with Sweet Chilli Sauce. Crispy and mouth watering deep fried chicken wings. Served with sweet chilli sauce and sour cream.Kids will love these sweet and sticky wings which are quick to prepare and cheap too!

Pol Mallum (Coconut Mallum)

Pol mallum is a tasty dish from Sri Lanka.It is some sort of coconut sambol, but cooked in low flame.Pol mallun goes well with string hoppers(Indi appa).

Samosa

A samosa or samosa is a fried or baked pastry with a savory filling, such as spiced potatoes, onions, peas, lentils, ground lamb, ground beef or ground chicken.

Cutlets

Cutlets are a favorite among Sri Lankans, served as appetizers, short eats or side dishes at lunch or dinner.  

Dhal(Parippu) Vadai

Parippu vada or Dal vada, to describe in three simple words – spicy, crunchy and yummy. A perfect snack with evening tea. Enjoy the recipe !

Tortillas

Tortillas are commonly prepared with meat to make dishes such as tacos, burritos (a dish originating in northern Mexico), and enchiladas.

Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken and a creamy tomato sauce are rolled up in tortillas for this chicken enchiladas recipe-very quick to assemble!

Pancakes

pancakes are delicious served with butter and syrup or top with strawberries and whipped cream for a real treat.